Pethia punctata (Day, 1865)
photo by Sreekantha

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India and Sri Lanka.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits ponds and streams (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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